England can win Rugby World Cup says coach ahead of Ireland match

Roy Kelly

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree insists England “can win the World Cup” as he prepares the side for the final warm-up game against Ireland.

Rowntree was speaking ahead of England’s match against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday and following comments by Rob Andrew that the squad might not be experienced enough to go on to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.

“Rob has been a great supporter of us, this current team” said Rowntree.

“Yes, we can win the World Cup, we firmly believe we can with this squad of players.

“But you can’t deny that they will get better with experience, it’s a simple as that.

“We know we have a group of players that can win the World Cup.”

But what the squad may lack in numbers of caps they more than make up in their bold play.